Trump Calls Nobel Peace Prize Decision Shameful After Missing Out Again

South African Lawyer Jokes About Sharing Nobel Prize With Trump

By News Desk On Oct 10, 2026

WASHINGTON: (News Desk) – US President Donald Trump has expressed disappointment over missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize once again, describing the decision as “shameful” and criticising Norway over the outcome.

According to a news agency, Trump made the remarks after the Nobel Peace Prize was announced, with the award going to South African human rights lawyer Navanethem Pillay.

Addressing a rally in New York, Trump said the decision had damaged Norway’s reputation. He also warned that the United States would remember the decision, declaring, “We will not forget Norway for not giving the Nobel Peace Prize to America.”

Pillay was recognised for her contributions to human rights, peace and international law. Her career has been shaped by her experiences growing up under racial discrimination in South Africa.

One of the early women of Indian descent in South Africa to study law, Pillay defended anti-apartheid activists in court and campaigned against poor conditions in prisons. Her work in human rights and justice brought her international recognition.

Following the announcement, Pillay responded to Trump with a light-hearted remark, joking that she might share her prize with him if the audience applauded a little louder.

The exchange added a humorous moment to the announcement, which once again saw Trump miss out on the prestigious international award.

Editorial note: The supplied copy contains a potential factual error. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, not the Royal Swedish Academy. The reported 2026 award recipient and quotations should also be verified before publication.